Apply to the position of PREZODE Secretary General!
03/11/2025
We are reopening the position of Secretary General to strengthen efforts to ensure both political support and institutional and financial sustainability. The position is based in Paris, France. Deadline for applications: December 1st, 2025. Context PREZODE (Preventing Zoonotic Disease Emergence)…
Climate change, super driver of zoonotic diseases emergence?
12/09/2025
The two most pressing global health threats, epidemics and climate change, share common roots. These issues are reshaping interactions among humans, animals, and the environment, increasing contact between wildlife, livestock, and humans. To reduce risks It is essential to involve…
What it’s like to be on the Steering Committee?
12/09/2025
“Taking part in the Steering Committee is a rare opportunity to shape global approaches to pandemic prevention at their source.” Interview with Lucy Keatts, Senior One Health Advisor, Wildlife Conservation Society, and current member of PREZODE’s Steering Committee. Why is…
Open Call for the Renewal of the Steering Committee
29/07/2025
As the initial term of the Steering Committee members is coming to an end, we are looking for new members or new candidacies of current SC members to join the Initiative’s governing body. Here are the terms of reference. The…
PREZODE International Platform: Call for Expressions of Interest
30/06/2025
Ahead of the public procurement procedure scheduled for early September 2025, PREZODE is launching a call for expressions of interest (EOI). This step is part of the initial phase in developing its future international digital platform. A major mission of…
Climate Change, Super-Driver of Zoonotic Diseases Emergence
12/06/2025
Preventing the emergence of zoonotic diseases is a cross-sectoral issue that encompasses many challenges. Climate change appears to be one of these major drivers: As the planet faces the effects of climate change, the risk of zoonosis emergence increases. It…
El Salvador is in!
10/06/2025
On 5 June, the Republic of El Salvador signed the PREZODE Letter of Intent. This commitment marks the 30th country-level signature of the initiative. The signing ceremony was held at the highest level of the Salvadoran state by the Minister…
Interview with Papa Seck
28/05/2025
There is a strong convergence of perspectives around the integration of research, local capacity building, and community co-construction. This alignment confirms that PREZODE is embedded within an evolving and increasingly coordinated international effort. Multilateral and bilateral engagements continue to strengthen…
Five laureates for the second phase of the PEPR PREZODE
09/05/2025
On April 7, 2025, the French National Research Agency (NRA) announced the five laureates of the second phase of the PEPR PREZODE program, entitled “Zoonotic diseases epidemiological surveillance and early warning systems“. The international jury of high-level experts, mandated by…
The PREACTS‐ASAMCO Global Project takes off!
28/04/2025
On April 28th 2025, a global meeting gathered representatives and stakeholders of the second PREACTS project, ASAMCO, under the title “Preventing the Emergence of Zoonotic Pathogens: Sustainable and Locally Adapted Solutions”. The event highlighted specific regional needs in Central America (Mexico, Costa Rica, and…